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Contact Info

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Ian R. Combs

Research technician specializing in coral health and disease,
coral reef ecology, and 3D photogrammetry.

Education

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Dec 2019 - Aug 2017

Thesis: Characterizing the impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on coral in southeast Florida using 3D photogrammetry
Advisor: Dr. Joshua Voss

B.Sc. in Marine Science

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

May 2014 - Aug 2010

Research Experience

Research Technician, Full-Time

FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Ft. Pierce, FL

Present - Dec 2019

Voss Laboratory

Dr. Joshua Voss

Lead field research operations for local southeast Florida stony coral tissue loss disease related projects including disease monitoring, fate-tracking, disease
intervention, and tissue sampling. Responsible for sample processing, data
entry, data analysis, and database management of southeast Florida projects. Maintain lab and field supplies, chemical inventory, and lab equipment. Mentor interns and assist students in the lab. Assist with report and publication writing.

Graduate Research Assistant, Part-Time 20 hours/week

FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Ft. Pierce, FL

Dec 2019 - Aug 2017

Voss Laboratory

Dr. Joshua Voss

Executed fieldwork for southeast Florida stony coral tissue loss disease projects, collected and analyzed roving diver disease survey data, adapted and optimized 3D photogrammetry technique to assess surface area of fate-tracked coral colonies, processed and analyzed 3D photogrammetry data, intervened on
diseased, fate-tracked coral colonies. Participated in 2 research cruises totalling 20+ days at sea.

Coral Restoration Intern, Full-Time

Mote Marine Laboratory

Summerland Key, FL

Apr 2017 - Jan 2017

Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration

Chris Page

Maintained land-based coral nursery including water quality, raceway
maintinence, and microfragmentation

Coral Health and Disease Research Intern, Full-Time

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sarasota, FL

Dec 2016 - Aug 2016

Coral Health and Disease Laboratory

Dr. Erinn Muller

Collected, processed, and analyzed data to better understand genotypic
responses to ocean acidification and temperature in Acropora cervicornis

Research Assistant, Part-Time 20 hours/week

University of Delaware

Lewes, DE

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Team Benthic Habitat Mapping

Dr. Douglas Miller

Processed over 1,000 benthic AUV photographs assessing incidental mortality of sea scallops from commercial fishing dredges

Teaching Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Part-Time 20 hours/week

FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Ft. Pierce, FL

May 2018 - Jan 2018

Marine Biodiversity

Gathered specimens, set up experiments, assisted students in the field and in the laboratory, proctored exams, graded and provided feedback on end of
semester project

Research-based After-school Program for Students, Part Time < 10 hours/week

Mote Marine Laboratory

Summerland Key, FL

Apr 2017 - Jan 2017

Assisted high school students with designing, implementing, and analyzing their own research projects

Alumni Service Corps, Full-Time

Gonzaga College High School

Washington, D.C.

May 2015 - Aug 2014

Substitute taught a wide variety of classes, coached rugby and water polo,
coordinated volunteering, meal preparation, and meal delivery at Gonzaga’s chapter of Campus Kitchen

Students and Interns Mentored
and Co-supervised

Ashley Carreiro

Coral Reef Health and Ecology Lab
Determining stony coral tissue loss disease intervention success
on Montastraea cavernosa using 3D photogrammetry

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2020

Mckenna Rayburn

Link fellowship intern
Intervention methods and rate of tissue loss on stony coral tissue loss
disease-affected Montastraea cavernosa in the Florida Reef Tract

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2019

Diana Perez

Link fellowship intern
Zooxanthellae characterization and connectivity in Montastraea cavernosa

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2018

Manuscripts in Preparation

Characterizing the impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida using 3D photogrammetry

PLoS (in prep).

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Combs IR, Studivan MS, Voss JD

Technical Reports

Intervention and fate tracking for corals affected by stony coral tissue loss disease in the northern Florida Reef Tract

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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2019

Voss JD, Shilling E, Combs I

Presentations

Characterizing impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida with photogrammetry and 3D modeling

48th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting

St. John’s, NL, Canada

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Oral presentation

Characterizing the impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida

ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting

San Juan, PR.

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation

Impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in
southeast Florida

Indian River Lagoon Symposium

Ft. Pierce, FL.

2019

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation

Understanding coral disease through 3D Modeling

HBOI Ocean Discovery Visitors Center
Marine Science Fridays

Ft. Pierce, FL.

2019

Combs IR
Oral presentation

White blotch disease impacts on corals in southeast Florida

47th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting

Corpus Christi, TX

2018

Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster presentation

Funding

Indian River Lagoon Graduate Research Fellowship

$7,947

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2019 - 2018

FAU GPSA Travel Awards

$1,600

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2019 - 2018

Certifications

AAUS Scientific Diver

100’

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PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Certification

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DAN Oxygen delivery, First Aid, and CPR for scuba diving injuries

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USFWS Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC)

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Membership and Service

Association for the Studies of Limnology and Oceanography

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2018

Benthic Ecology Meeting Society

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2018

Skills

Field research planning, logistics, and execution

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Coral sampling, benthic surveys, photography, navigation and mapping

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3D photogrammetry, 3D model generation using Agisoft Metashape, 3D model analysis using Rhinoceros 3D

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Data visualization using R statistical software and R Markdown

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Multivariate statistical analyses

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Python

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Data management using GitHub

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Scientific SCUBA diving

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References

Dr. Joshua Voss

Associate Research Professor
CIOERT Executive Director
M.Sc. Advisor

Florida Atlantic University

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+1 (772) 242–2538
jvoss2@fau.edu

Jeff Beal

Marine/Estuarine Habitat Restoration Coordinator

Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission

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+1 (772) 215-9217
jeff.beal@myfwc.com

Dr. M. Dennis Hanisak

Research Professor
Director of Marine Ecosystem Health
Director of Education

Florida Atlantic University

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+1 (772) 242-2306
dhanisak@fau.edu

Disclaimer

This curriculum vitae was made with the R package pagedown.

Last updated on 2020-05-15.